Smallwood State Park

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Smallwood State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area located on Mattawoman Creek near Marbury, Charles County, Maryland. The state park preserves the plantation home of General William Smallwood, Smallwood's Retreat. The park's 984 acres (398 ha) include a marina, boat ramps, picnicking facilities, campsites, cabins, trails, and nature center.[1]

History

After a succession of occupants left Smallwood's Retreat in ruins, a local citizens group organized in 1934 to see to its protection. Restoration took place between 1954 and the dedication of the original thirty-acre state park in 1958.[2]

Gallery

  • Pre-restoration ruins
    Pre-restoration ruins
  • Southeast facade
    Southeast facade
  • Gen. Smallwood grave
    Gen. Smallwood grave
  • Kitchen garden
    Kitchen garden
  • Pre-restoration ruins
    Pre-restoration ruins

References

  1. ^ "Smallwood State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  2. ^ "Smallwood Retreat House". Charles County Government. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
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